According to the National Forest Policy of India (first enunciated in 1952 and revised in 1988), the minimum area recommended under forest cover to maintain ecological balance and environmental stability is 33% of the total geographical area of the country. Specifically, 65% in the hills and mountains and 20% in the plains.
The minimum forest cover necessary to maintain ecological balance is
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2021 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Forest functions and ecosystem services)
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